Decision coming: Payton begin process of choosing future path

9:55 PM,
Mar. 24, 2014

UL's Elfrid Payton puts up a shot during practice for Friday's NCAA Tournament game. The junior guard will now begin the process of determining if he's staying with the Cajuns or entering the NBA Draft in June.

Written by

Tim Buckley

His junior season now done, UL junior point guard Elfrid Payton has a decision to make.

In all likelihood, it won't be nearly as easy as whether to drive the lane or pull up and shoot.

The Sun Belt Conference's Defensive Player of the Year, fresh off last Friday's season-ending Round of 64 NCAA Tournament loss to Creighton in San Antonio, has now turned his attention to the future and must decide if he'll return to UL for his senior season or if instead he'll declare himself eligible for the June 26 NBA Draft. ...